BROADCAST RECORDING TECHNICIAN II, WBUR Program & Production
Boston University
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Posted: 06-Dec-24
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5850465
BROADCAST RECORDING TECHNICIAN II, WBUR Program & Production
Tracking Code: 24500119091115
Job Description BROADCAST RECORDING TECHNICIAN II, WBUR Program & Production
Category Charles River Campus --> Professional Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States Tracking Code 24500119091115 Posted Date 12/5/2024 Salary Grade Grade 25 Position Type Full-Time/Regular
The Broadcast Recording Technician II is responsible for the on-air Essential Functions: engineering and production of WBUR broadcast quality audio, consisting primarily of on-air studio console operation and digital editing/mixing. The Broadcast Recording Technician II helps provide coverage for vacation and sick-time of other Broadcast Recording Technicians and Technical Directors, and as a result may need to work late hours and weekends. The position also assists the Production Manager in the scheduling and management of WBUR studio usage.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the engineering of WBUR's on-air signal.
Operates air-studio audio console.
Previews all sound elements with critical ear to ensure broadcast quality, and maintains proper volume levels and balance during playback.
Serves as Operator On Duty.
Responsible for airing all underwriting announcements according to Program Log, noting in writing any changes to fulfill contractual obligations.
Edits and mixes WBUR local news stories, promotional announcements and other non-news material as assigned by the Production Manager using the latest digital technology, including Pro Tools.
Records both news and non-news events at remote locations for possible use in various programs as assigned.
May include recording and editing of Boston University lectures, Marsh Chapel services, and other lectures or forums for possible broadcast, and listener testimonials for use during on-air fundraisers.
Provide coverage for vacation and sick-time of other Broadcast Recording Technicians, and Technical Directors.
Assists the Production Manager in scheduling of WBUR studio usage.
Escort studio guests in and out of WBUR studios.
Other duties as assigned, including participation in station
Required Skills
Vocational or Technical Training required with at least one to three years of relevant work experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Skills
Job Location: BOSTON, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: Grade 25
Boston University is no small operation. With over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 140 countries, 10,000 faculty and staff, 16 schools and colleges, and 250 fields of study, our two campuses are always humming.